Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Clovelly Park, accounting for 41.1% (1,276 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 247 people and 4.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Clovelly Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Clovelly Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clovelly Park, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,276
% of total
41.1%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
1,276
41.1%
+4.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
411
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
411
13.2%
-3.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
331
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
331
10.7%
+6.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
154
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
154
5.0%
-1.4pp
Islam
2021 count
146
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
146
4.7%
+0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
144
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
144
4.6%
-2.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
82
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
82
2.6%
-1.8pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
81
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
81
2.6%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
78
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
78
2.5%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
65
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
65
2.1%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+247
+4.8pp
Western Catholic
-49
-3.1pp
Hinduism
+216
+6.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-26
-1.4pp
Islam
+22
+0.3pp
Not stated
-61
-2.6pp
Uniting Church
-43
-1.8pp
Greek Orthodox
-3
-0.4pp
Buddhism
+1
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-18
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Clovelly Park. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Marion (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,276 | 41.1% | 46.7% | 1,029 | 36.3% | 37.1% | +247 | +4.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 411 | 13.2% | 15.8% | 460 | 16.3% | 18.1% | -49 | -3.1pp |
| Hinduism | 331 | 10.7% | 3.9% | 115 | 4.1% | 2.1% | +216 | +6.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 154 | 5.0% | 7.3% | 180 | 6.4% | 10.0% | -26 | -1.4pp |
| Islam | 146 | 4.7% | 2.3% | 124 | 4.4% | 2.3% | +22 | +0.3pp |
| Not stated | 144 | 4.6% | 4.3% | 205 | 7.2% | 7.5% | -61 | -2.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 82 | 2.6% | 4.3% | 125 | 4.4% | 6.2% | -43 | -1.8pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 81 | 2.6% | 1.8% | 84 | 3.0% | 1.9% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 78 | 2.5% | 1.7% | 77 | 2.7% | 1.6% | +1 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 65 | 2.1% | 2.8% | 83 | 2.9% | 3.0% | -18 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 3,103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,831 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +272 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.